AUSTIN, TX — A construction worker was hurt in an accident in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, March 25th, 2014, according to the news report from KVUE.
Police have said that there is reason to believe an unidentified man was hurt when he he was struck by falling concrete at a construction site in the 300 block of Colorado Street around 6:45 in the evening. It is not clear how the accident happened, if the concrete was being moved or if it fell from an old fixture.
Scene of the Accident
The construction worker was taken by EMS personnel to nearby University medical Center Breckenridge for the treatment of his injuries.
The report does not specify if officials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Commentary:
Work accidents can be very, very intimidating affairs for the victims. If an employer has workers compensation, they may get some help, but more often than not it is the barest of minimum, and rarely – if ever – meets the quality of life for the injured individual. Unfortunately, workers compensation often acts like a bulletproof vest for the employer. Often times the employer will send you to a doctor that is in their employ in some capacity for a checkup. These doctors want to keep their relationship with the employer, and may intentionally misdiagnose or downplay the seriousness of the condition in order to further and secure their affiliation with the company. This can lead to serious conflicts later on down the line when medical issues worsen or persist.
–Grossman Law Offices
